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February 11, 2011
Coronary heart disease: Ways to avoid the deadliest heart problem
As you give a gift to your valentine, remember it is a good time to take care of your own. As heart disease is the number one killer in the Bahamas, it is important to know what you can do to lower your risks and avoid heart disease.
Royal Bank's 3-4m annual plant spend
February 01, 2011
Royal Bank's 3-4m annual plant spend
By NEIL HARTNELL
Tribune Business Editor
Royal Bank of Canada spends $3-$4 million per annum in capital upgrades to its physical plant in the Bahamas, its senior vice-president for Caribbean banking said yesterday, adding that further expansion of its Bahamian branch network was imminent.
Speaking to Tribune Business together with James Westlake, the Toronto-based head of Royal Bank's internati...
February 04, 2011
Bahamas Maritime Conference Remarks - Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham
Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,
I am very pleased to address this third annual Bahamas International Maritime Conference and Trade Show. I warmly welcome all visitors to The Bahamas; I extend a very special welcome to Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, Director of the International Standards Department of the ILO and to all our return visitors to this island of Grand Bahama and to BIMCAT...
Celebrating life
January 19, 2015
Celebrating life
The stories, the food and the music flowed at a recent cancer support group event that drew scores of survivors together to discuss their journey and share stories of survival.
"To celebrate life amongst other survivors is a blessing," said Sharine Symonette, a three-year breast cancer survivor and a one-year bone and lung survivor who has written a book about her journey.
In Christmas 2013, Symon...
Businessman: NIB Rate Hike Will Force Price Increase
March 15, 2024
Businessman: NIB Rate Hike Will Force Price Increase
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - It's a stark reality for many businesses as businesses and employees prepare for a 1.5% hike in National Insurance contributions.
March 15, 2024
Former golf pro says NIB missing a decade worth of his contributions
FORMER golf professional Bobby Rose said the National Insurance Board could not find records of his employment contributions from 1974 to 1984.
March 15, 2024
Labour Minister defends NIB contribution rate increase
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Minister of Labour and Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle has defended the government's decision to increase National Insurance Board (NIB) contribution rates; she said it would be difficult for fund to be sustained without immediate intervention. Minister Glover-Rolle's comments came on the heels of criticism which suggested that even though the Davis administration introduced [...]
March 15, 2024
Robust tourism figures 'demonstrate the resilience of our nation, the unyielding spirit of our people and a hard-working tourism team,' says Tourism Minister Chester Cooper
The Bahamas is said to be on a path of robust recovery and growth, a journey underpinned by the government's fiscal responsibility and strategic economic planning.
THE STRUGGLE IS REAL: Insurer acknowledges challenges in managing impact of higher rates on customers
March 15, 2024
THE STRUGGLE IS REAL: Insurer acknowledges challenges in managing impact of higher rates on customers
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A local BISX-listed insurer has acknowledged challenges in mitigating the impact of higher insurance rates on consumers as it renewed concerns over the lack of reinsurance capacity despite surging demand for property coverage in the region. Alister McKellar, JS Johnson's managing director, in his latest quarterly update to the company's shareholders, noted: [...]
March 15, 2024
ORG urged a balanced approach in addressing NIB's financial sustainability
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) says that the recent confusion surrounding the announcement of a phased strategy to increase the National Insurance Board's (NIB) contribution rate underscores the importance of clear communication and inclusive decision-making processes. It urged a balanced approach to addressing NIB's financial sustainability. "The s...
March 13, 2024
Former NIB Minister: It Should've Been Done A Long Time Ago
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Former National Insurance Minister Shane Gibson says government is making the right move in increasing the NIB contribution rate by 1.5%.
Gibson: Increase NIB now or pay later
March 13, 2024
Gibson: Increase NIB now or pay later
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Another former National Insurance Minister emphasized on Wednesday afternoon that the National Insurance increase should have been implemented long ago. Shane Gibson made these remarks on the sidelines of Pats Senior Citizen Home's feeding initiative, highlighting the significance of the program in aiding the elderly. He also claims that the increase must [...]
FNM: SEARS 'MUST RESIGN OR BE FIRED' - Call for minister to step aside if he misled Parliament
March 13, 2024
FNM: SEARS 'MUST RESIGN OR BE FIRED' - Call for minister to step aside if he misled Parliament
FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard said National Insurance Board Minister Alfred Sears should resign or be fired if he misled Parliament about increases in NIB contribution rates.
March 12, 2024
FNM Deputy Leader: Davis Administration Confused Over NIB
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Opposition Deputy Leader Shanendon Cartwright calling the Davis administration confused over The National Insurance Board.
March 12, 2024
Veteran Financial Services Consultant, Real Estate Broker Suzanne Black Joins MAISON Bahamas, Forbes Global Properties
MAISON Bahamas, Forbes Global Properties, has announced the recent appointment of award-winning financial services consultant and veteran real estate broker Suzanne Black to the boutique firm. Ms. Black will serve in a dual capacity of consultant and property sales.
Sumner: Fees and firings likely over NIB hike
March 12, 2024
Sumner: Fees and firings likely over NIB hike
FORMER director and CEO of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) Edison Sumner said when National Insurance Board contribution rates increase, businesses may offset costs by increasing prices, service fees and firing employees.
Atlantis & Partners Donate $58,500 to BNT
March 12, 2024
Atlantis & Partners Donate $58,500 to BNT
Atlantis recently spearheaded a $58,500 donation to The Bahamas National Trust (BNT), supporting the environmental nonprofit’s mission of managing and protecting the country’s National Park System.
March 11, 2024
NIB rate increase long over due says former BCCEC CEO
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Economist Edison Sumner slammed successive governments Monday morning for failing to implement an increase in contributions to the National Insurance Board (NIB) over the last 20 years. His comments came days after the Davis-Cooper administration announced that it would implement a 1.5% increase in NIB contributions as of July 1, 2024. Minister with responsibility [...]
March 11, 2024
Local Government Month recognized by GB government agencies
Administrators and staff members of various government agencies gathered on Friday (March 8) morning at the National Insurance Board building in Freeport, Grand Bahama, in recognition of Local Government Month.
BTC “Inspires Inclusion”
March 11, 2024
BTC “Inspires Inclusion”
With the overall aim to “Inspire Inclusion,” BTC pulled out all the stops to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) last week, simply to remind its female staff that they are valued, respected, and very much appreciated.
COI Leader: NIB Is In Shambles
March 09, 2024
COI Leader: NIB Is In Shambles
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Coalition of Independents Leader Lincoln Bain blasted the Davis administration for its handling of the National Insurance Board.
BTC "Inspires Inclusion"
March 11, 2024
BTC "Inspires Inclusion"
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With the overall aim to "Inspire Inclusion," BTC pulled out all the stops to celebrate International Women's Day (IWD) last week, simply to remind its female staff that they are valued, respected, and very much appreciated. IWD is celebrated every year on March 8th, and it's an important day on BTC's and [...]
HURRICANE ALERT
August 22, 2011
HURRICANE ALERT
HURRICANE ALERT - Killarney, please stay tuned to the news reports regarding Hurricane Irene. PREPARE for Nassau landfall on Thursday morning.
Hon. Dr. Hubert A. Minnis, Member of Parliament, Killanrey
March 08, 2024
Rotary Club of Nassau’s Disaster Management Committee donates to NEMA
Members of the Disaster Management Committee of the Rotary Club of Nassau recently presented officials at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) with emergency grab-and-go-bags and sleeping bags to help mitigate the negative impacts of natural disasters such as hurricanes.
Sears confirms 1.5% increase in rate on July 1
March 08, 2024
Sears confirms 1.5% increase in rate on July 1
NATIONAL Insurance contribution rates will increase by 1.5 per cent on July 1 and rise by that amount every two years for the next 20 years, Immigration and National Insurance Board Minister Alfred Sears said yesterday. However, last night, the Office of the Prime Minister said only the rise for July 1 this year was confirmed - with no decision yet taken on future years.
October 24, 2016
Ayton named to USA Today Sports all preseason first team
For the second consecutive year five-star recruit Deandre Ayton was named to the American Family Insurance All-USA Boys Basketball team.
March 08, 2024
BCCEC: NIB rate hike necessary but could increase the cost of doing business
BCCEC says rate increase necessary but regrettable action not taken sooner NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) has expressed concern that the increase in the National Insurance contribution rate announced in Parliament on Thursday will possibly increase the cost of doing business in the country, noting that it was regrettable that [...]
March 07, 2024
NIB Contribution To Increase Every Two Years Until 2044
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - July 1 will bring a 1.5% rate increase to National Insurance contributions, according to NIB and Immigration Minister Alfred Sears.
March 07, 2024
FNM Leader: How Will This Impact Low-income Households?
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A 15 percent increase over 20 years - that's what the government says it will take to bring the National Insurance fund back from the brink of collapse.
NIB rate increase revealed
March 07, 2024
NIB rate increase revealed
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The long-awaited announcement on the increased rate for national insurance contributions was made today by the minister with responsibility for NIB, Alfred Sears. Sears revealed an increase of 1.5 percent beginning in July of this year and a 1.5 increase every two years following. This he said allows the fund to be maintained [...]
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